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Entergy unveils new logo

News Staff

Monday, February 7, 2022

Entergy revealed its new corporate brand and a refreshed logo on Feb. 7. The introduction of the new brand reflects Entergy’s “aspiration to become the premier electric utility and deliver a cleaner, brighter and more sustainable future for everyone.

Education First FCU CEO Kevin Conn (R) presents a donation to Katherine Westerkamp (L) of BISD's Taylor Career Center to benefit school programs and students at the campus.

Education First Federal Credit Union donates $57k to SETX schools

News Staff

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Education First Federal Credit Union presented over $57,000 to 133 local schools in Southeast Texas on Wednesday, Jan. 26, the credit union announced. The donations were made through the We’re Paying It Forward program.

Comptroller announces state sales tax revenue total for January 2022.

State sales tax revenue totals $3.9B in January

News Staff

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported Feb. 1 that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.85 billion in January, 25.3% more than in January 2021. The majority of January sales tax revenue is based on sales made in December and remitted to the agency in January.

DD6 workers finishing a road built in exchange for easement.

Deal or no deal: DD6 negotiates with property owners for access to private land

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 (DD6) has been working on several projects around the area to improve drainage throughout their district by widening channels to increase flow and reduce flooding.

Find unclaimed property, Texas comptroller observes national Unclaimed Property Day

Find unclaimed property

News Staff

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is joining other unclaimed property administrators to celebrate the second annual national Unclaimed Property Day, Feb. 1.

ExxonMobil moves corporate headquarters

ExxonMobil moves headquarters, streamlines operations

News Staff

Monday, January 31, 2022

ExxonMobil announced Jan. 31 it is moving its corporate headquarters from Irving to its campus north of Houston as part of a plan to streamline its business structure.

Comptroller releases updated version of A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas

Comptroller offers tax advice for Texans

Sharon Brooks

Monday, January 31, 2022

To help Texans better understand Texas tax revenue, the Comptroller’s office has updated and released the most current version of A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas (PDF).

FCC grant to improve computer, internet access for Harmony students

FCC grants funds to improve internet, computer access at Harmony Public Schools

News Staff

Monday, January 31, 2022

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded Harmony Public Schools a $539,000 grant to connect low-income students with access to computers and the internet, the school group recently announced.

PAPD investigating shooting at Farnham Park apartments

News Staff

Friday, January 28, 2022

At approximately 8 p.m., officers from the Port Arthur Police Department responded to the 3333 block of Turtle Creek drive at Farnham Park Apartments in reference to deadly conduct, according to a release. When officers arrived, they observed the residence was struck once by gunfire.

Police find 82-year-old dead in front of game room

News Staff

Friday, January 28, 2022

Port Arthur Police Department is currently investigating a body found outside a game room in the 1300 block of Ninth Avenue. According to a release, at approximately 6:38 a.m.

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